House Leader

HOUSE LEADER

L’Arche Heartland

The House Leader at L’Arche Heartland is a full-time, salaried position responsible for integrating the mission of L’Arche into the daily life of the home while overseeing high-quality, person-centered support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, known in L’Arche as “core members.” As a member of the House Management Team, the House Leader supervises, supports, trains, and forms assistants and volunteers in the home. The House Leader works alongside and in close relationship with the household, fostering a home culture rooted in inclusion, mutual care, and the spiritual values of L’Arche.

Supervisor : Executive Director | Community Leadership Team.

Classification : Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt.

Schedule : Includes 30 hours per week of Direct Support. And at least 10 hours of time for administration, participation in meetings, and appointments.

Key Responsibilities :

Mission Integration & Home Life :

• Foster an inclusive, safe, and welcoming home based on the gifts and needs of each household member.
• Lead and participate in daily rhythms of shared life, cultivating mutual relationships with and among core members and assistants.
• Promote L’Arche values through presence, hospitality, and spirituality.
• Represent the L’Arche mission both within the household and in the wider community.

Quality Support & Core Member Advocacy :

Team Leadership & Oversight :

House Management & Operations :

Community Engagement & Spiritual Life :

Leadership Emergency Rotation :

All House Leaders participate in their house On-Call system :

Qualifications & Expectations :

Physical Requirements :

This role description outlines the major areas of responsibility and is subject to change as community needs evolve. Flexibility, presence, and servant leadership are at the heart of this role.